The Lakeside Reception Hall
Frequently Asked Questions

General Hall Rental Related Questions:  

• When can I have access to the facility?

Clients have access to the facility at 9am the day of their event to start decorating, setting up, or getting ready.

• Are tables and chairs included with my rental?

Our tables and chairs are included with your rental.

We have:

20--60 inch round tables
4--8 foot banquet tables
4--6 foot banquet tables
225--banquet chairs
225--resin chairs

• What if I need more tables or chairs?

Additional tables and chairs can be rented from any rental company and delivered to our facility for your convenience. Most companies charge around $9.00 per table and $2.00 per chair.

• Are table linens included?

Table linens are not included. Some caterers include linen with their service or you can rent linens from any rental company. Table linen rental prices range from $7.50 to $15.00 per linen.

• What are my responsibilities for cleaning up?

Our staff provides a basic clean-up service with your event. We stack the tables and chairs, sweep and mop the floors, and remove the trash from the receptacles to the dumpster. You or your vendors are responsible for the removal of items that are on the tables, (decor, linens, chair covers, plates, glassware, etc)

• What kind of kitchen facility do you have?

We have a prep kitchen. No full sized oven or stove. No utensils. We have stainless steel prep counter, a three-compartment sink, and a small microwave. We also have a walk in cooler with some space to store cold items i.e. platters.

• Can we use your ice?

Yes.

Lakeside Hall Bar Related Questions: 

• Can we have a cash bar?

We cannot do any type of cash bar due to our “private club” liquor license. When paying you’re reservation fee and signing your contract you become a member of the firefighter’s benevolent association allowing you to purchase the bar and serve your guests.

• Can we bring in our own beer or alcohol?

No, you cannot bring in your own alcohol or beer. Our liability insurance covers you and your guests at the event. We must be sure that everyone leaves safely and that no one under age consumes alcohol on our premises. The Fire Fighters Council has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy which WILL result in the IMMEDIATE TERMINATION of your EVENT with NO REFUND!

• If you do not carry a type of alcohol that we want will you special order it?

No we cannot order special requests to add to our bar for your event. Our affordable bar pricing is based on the cost of what we stock. Individual requests to give the bartender a bottle of your “favorite” liquor to serve to your guests will be on approval only through the hall manager.

• Do you include glassware with your bar?

Included with your bar are clear plastic 12oz cups for beer and soda, and clear plastic 9oz cups for mixed drinks.

• If I have 4 hours of bar time can I “split it up” and close down for an hour?

Bar time cannot be split up due to the fact that the bartenders are paid for 4 hours and splitting up the time will extend the 4 hours.

• Do you sell extra time for the bar?

Additional bar time beyond the four hours is available. Your extra bar time will be based on your total bar tab. Please contact our staff for full pricing information. (That fee covers the alcohol, the bartenders and use of our bar. Please note that additional time is at the bar managers discretion based on the safety of your guests.)

• How many bartenders will I need?

The bartender fee includes two bartenders for your event up to 225 guests.

• Do you have champagne?

The champagne toast is $200.00 for up to 12 bottles of champagne.

• If we have your bar can we bring our own champagne?

With hall manager’s approval a bottle or two of champagne may be given to the bartender to be served for the bridal party.